STOP!

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Whether I want to or not, I've been told to, "STOP!" I've had a horrible cough all week and have felt miserable. Today I went to the doctor who ordered a chest x-ray. I have pneumonia.

So, the boxes will have to remain unpacked. The curtains still not put up and things in a general disorganized mess. I need to take it easy for a few days.

There is nothing worse when my plans interfere with my body's plans! :-)

Comments

  1. NadineApril 1, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Oh dear! Keeping you in my prayers...take care!

    Blessings!
    ~Nadine

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  2. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    I've had pneumonia and it's not fun. Antibiotics and rest helped. I thought I'd recovered but relapsed and also got pleurisy (infection of lung lining). That was VERY painful. REST!

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  3. RobinApril 1, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    I'm so sorry, Terri - feel better!

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  4. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    I am sorry, Terri! Follow the doctor's orders....rest, rest, rest.

    Debbi

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  5. ElizabethdApril 1, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Terri, you must rest as much as you can. I'll be praying for you.

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  6. Faye HenryApril 1, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Ahhhh...poor Terri...I pray you will soon be well but try to relax and you will get better sooner.. It is so hard on the constitution when there is sooooo much to do and you are flat on your back..
    It will wait for you, dear...
    Praying for you...

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  7. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Hi Terri,
    I hope your feeling much better real soon...sometimes we have to listen to our bodies...:D

    Coleen

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  8. JodyApril 1, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    I'd say God's plan, not your body's. His way of saying slow down and wait on Him. I know the feeling of wanting to be moved in, I've done it four times. Praying for you, rest for body and mind.

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  9. LynnApril 2, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    Time for you to rest and take stock awhile - and for more than "a few days"! Goodness, don't I sound bossy?!
    Much love and good wishes,
    L.x.

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  10. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Oh no! I hope you get well quickly Terri, rest lots! Wish I lived closer so I could come round and help you! xxxxx

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